If Hospitality don't get a VAT reduction in next weeks Budget, The Chancellor @Jeremy_Hunt will knowingly be allowing 1000's businesses go bust, meaning 10,000's job losses.
Decimation on his watch.
Henry Norman visits Kerb's Covent Garden market to sample new additions Lucky’s Hot Chicken, Kolkata and Los Gordos @HenryHNorman @KERB_
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We have set out our three key asks ahead of the Budget:
👉 A lower rate of VAT for hospitality, leisure and tourism
👉 A 3% cap on business rates increases
👉 Temporary changes to employer National Insurance Contributions
Read more here: https://t.co/kGEMQ9FHE0
‘THIS IS AN EMERGENCY’ - MANCHESTER’S HOSPITALITY SCENE CALLS FOR GOVERNMENT TO REDUCE VAT TO 10%
Our hospitality scene is in crisis.
Restaurants across the country are closing at an alarming rate, and many chefs, owners and operators across Manchester are ‘on a cliff edge’.
They are calling for a reduction in VAT to 10% from the current crippling rate of 20%, more than double the average seen across Europe.
It would ease the pressure they’re facing from rocketing energy bills and the cost of raw materials.
Your favourite restaurant could close tomorrow.
To stop that happening, watch our film and sign the petition here: https://t.co/gzssQUTGiI
Next Wednesday 31st January, there will be a debate in Parliament on fiscal measures to support the hospitality sector.
Use our easy tool to write to your MP and ask them to attend the debate and support our sector. Find the tool here: https://t.co/lTG9O6JwGL
3-point plan for helping the sector ahead of General Election
👉 Investment: a permanent, lower hospitality rates multiplier
👉 Jobs: double employer NI thresholds
👉 Growth: lower VAT rate for tourism & hospitality
Creating places people want to live, work & grow
And at No 1 this week was our brand new restaurant guide covering all the great places to eat if you're down around the South Bank or Waterloo https://t.co/YUh8GhfSSH
Thoughts on VAT reduction for Hospitality.
I left a meeting in London this week, feeling the most positive I ever have about achieving this.
Still a long shot, but we need to come together.
One ask. One voice. Update soon.
We are going to be using this platform to help shine a light on the current economic challenges facing independent hospitality businesses. If there is anything we can do to amplify your business or a campaign you would like us to share, then please message or @ us!
#hospitality
Kerb has announced huge changes to its Seven Dials Market site, demonstrating that there is more to its mission than merely money. Four of the central London location’s highest revenue traders will be departing, replaced by newer ones @KERB_
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Our annual charity day at the Gherkin is BACK on Thurs 16th Dec! Come & support your favourite KERBanists. This year KERB is partnering with St Martins in the Field to raise money for thier charity @homelesslondon. See you on Thursday! #KERBattheGherkin#charity#streetfood
Are you in the #food business? Learn how Petra Barran founded street food community @KERB_.
Hear all her #tips for starting out in her upcoming Lunch & Learn session with @e_nation. Register today: https://t.co/oQ8ul2A7M4
Lamenting that if I was in the office today would be @biandangUk day at @KERB_ in KX, and I would be tucking into a Taiwanese tea egg right about now. I am SO SICK of making my own lunch.
We know there’s hidden cooking talent among the wings and we’re here to showcase it and provide opportunity beyond the prison walls 🌎 Our 3 incredible judges include @PetraBarran from @KERB_, Alex Head from Social Pantry + Michelin ⭐️ @LeeWestcott